Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request

The fraudsters who funded a notorious Nigerian organised crime gang; when the case began and how long it took to complete.

Request

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/ps1m-fraudsters-who-funded-notorious-nigerian-organised-crime-gang-jailed-16-years

Can you please advise when prosecution for this case began?

It is not evident in the write up and I would like to know how long it took to complete.

Response

A prosecution commences when a defendant makes their first appearance at the Magistrates Court. In this matter the first appearance was 27 April 2017.

The matter concluded on 02 August 2019. The Prosecution case took 2 years 3 months and 5 days to complete.

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